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Sport Academies and the Physical Education
CurriculumPresentation to CUPR at the 2012 PHE Canada
ConferenceMay 10th, 2012 Halifax, NS
Daniel Balderson, Ph.D. University of Lethbridge
Sports in the Schools?
Across Canada schools are providing sport specific options for students during regular school hours. These school sponsored programs are
called sport academies or sport schools.
How common are sport schools?
82% of German Olympic medals from 2001-2004 were won by current or former sport school student athletes
10% of Canada’s Olympic (2006) team had or were attending a sport school
135 Sport Academies in Alberta• 40-50 are found in rural communities • 2005- 2 Sport Academies in Alberta
1) Elite Development (22) Fees range from $2500 - $30,000/ year
2) Sports Excellence (3) No Additional fees
3) General Skill Development (117) fees range from no cost to 12,500/ year
Types of Academies
Sports Academies
Hockey
Multi-Sport/ Elite Athlete
Soccer
Baseball
Dance, Cheer, Figure Skating
Golf
Lacrosse
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
# of Academies
School may start an academy to:
Increase enrollment Attractiveness Student Retention/Engagement (keep grades up to
participate) Bridge to the Community Local Expertise Engage Teachers
Students may choose to attend an academy school because
Seeking Post-Secondary Scholarships/ Professional Opportunities
Skill Development during a crucial period Coaching (professional, paid) Motivation Flexibility to gain an education and develop
athletically Flexible with missing class for competition
How do they work?
Students enroll in core classes for part of the day (typically the morning). Then in sport specific classes in the afternoon Course credit is given for afternoon sport
specific training Locally approved and administered
Study took place from May 2011- March 2012
Information obtained on Academies via: On Line Survey, Phone Interviews, Website
Analysis
93 Schools/organizations in Alberta that offer 135 Sport Academy options Split evenly between High School and Junior High
Descriptive Study
Schools Offering Sports Academies in Alberta
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PublicCatholicPrivate
18/29 Schools offer high school credits for participation in a Sports Academy/ Sport Program
11 High Schools offer sport academies but do not award credit
Most middle school academies provide credit (option credit)
Credit?
No Credit,1 Credit, 3 Credits, 5 Credits, 10, Credits, 15 Credits (100 needed to graduate in Alberta)
CTS Credits (Career and Technological Studies- Sports Performance, Sports Nutrition, Sports Medicine, Coaching- 1 credit each)
Physical Education Credits (PE 10, PE 20, PE 30)
Sports Performance 15,25,35 (Now in CTS) Religion Credit (moral, character
development)
Credit Possibilities
High School Credits in Sports Academies
PE and CTSJust CTSCTS, PE and CalmOther (Dance, Out-door Ed. , Calm Etc.)
Students may receive up to 1/3 of their credits (100 total) for participation in the Academy
70% of Academies use the mandatory High School Physical Education course to receive credits
Results
Physical Education 10– In this course, which is taught on campus, students are involved in developing their physical skills, leadership and social skills by participating in a variety of active living activities that incorporate individual activities, fitness elements, team sports, traditional dance and cooperative games. Students will also complete an Alberta Education mandated CPR component. (5 credits))
From an Academy Handbook…
From an Academy Handbook…
“Same as for any other student” “Mostly games...not much structure” “Probably a breeze compared to what happens on ice” “Students are placed in levels within the academy
mainly by skill level. Some PE 10 students are in the entry level or intermediate as well sr class. Off ice is all the same (Sports Perf) but on ice is different depending on the level you are in. More intense with higher classes.”
Describe what PE is like for your Academy Students…
Academies are different in many ways Relationship to Academics no different Marked increase in Academies across
Canada the past 10 years With Physical Education involved, what is our
position? Should guidelines be developed?
Results
